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The Dirt
How Spot the Robot Dog Got a Job in Construction | The Dirt #17
Boston Dynamics and Trimble leaders discuss Spot the robot dog and the future of robotics in construction on this episode of The Dirt. Watch it here on Equipment World.
November 23, 2020
Technology
Trimble partners with Boston Dynamics to bring enhanced Spot robot to jobsites
Trimble and Boston Dynamics will further exploit Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot platform with a new strategic alliance aimed at automating the collection of data for digital construction site plans. The robot, shaped somewhat like a dog, can climb stairs and traverse rough terrain, as well as go into dangerous places to reduce safety risks. The […]
November 9, 2020
Technology
Trimble sells construction logistics business to Command Alkon
Command Alkon plans to buy Trimble’s construction logistics business to expand its products for coordinating jobsite deliveries among material suppliers, haulers and contractors. Trimble logistics telematics solutions enable ready-mix concrete and aggregates delivery managers to track, schedule, route and communicate across their fleets. “Fleets benefit from automated real-time vehicle location and status, turn-by-turn navigation, monitoring […]
October 29, 2020
Equipment Experts
Next generation of Fendt 700 Series tractors introduced
AGCO Corporation has introduced the Fendt 700 Gen6 Series tractors to the North American market, along with the debut of a new operator interface. The Fendt 700 Gen6 Series tractors, now adjustable to both narrow and wide row spacings and available with a variety of row crop tire options, will fit well in row crop […]
September 15, 2020
The Dirt
The Dirt #07: Infrastructure Funding Bills, the 2021 Ford F-150 + What is Trimble Centerpoint RTX?
This week on The Dirt we discuss potential legislation for road funding, a new excavator from Takeuchi and the all-new 2021 Ford F-150 which has been redesigned inside and out and now features a powerful new hybrid powertrain option and even an integrated generator. We also talk with Towfique Ahmed, a product manager at Trimble […]
June 29, 2020
Roadbuilding
Trimble work zone alerts designed to reduce rear-end crashes involving heavy trucks
The slowdown alert could help keep semi-trucks from driving too fast into work zones and reduce the amount of rear-end crashes. Learn more on Equipment World.
May 1, 2020
Machine control
Trimble intros aftermarket GPS for excavators
The Trimble GPS/GNSS is an aftermarket kit for excavators introduced at the World of Concrete. Find out what it offers contractors here on Equipment World.
March 6, 2020
Dealers
Equipment Roundup: Cat intros 78L engine; Manitou launches its largest telehandler; Robot dog could become ultimate jobsite companion; LiuGong intros 9018F excavator; Equipment Operators Sound Off
VIDEO: Equipment Operators Sound Off on Green Operators, Machine Tech, Cat Operator Challenge During the North American Finals of its Global Operator Challenge, Caterpillar invited four operators that took part in the competition to talk about their experiences competing. But the conversation also included their opinions on finding new operators, using machine control and other […]
December 23, 2019
Construction Equipment
LiuGong intros smallest of next-generation excavators to U.S.: 1.8-metric-ton 9018F
The smallest of LiuGong’s new F-series excavators has arrived in the United States for dealer review. The 1.8-metric-ton 9018F features a retractable undercarriage width from 51 to 39 inches for working in tight spaces and for fitting through bay doors. It also features reduced tail swing. The narrower width, along with its low height of […]
December 17, 2019
Robotics
Spot the robot ‘dog’ could one day scan jobsites, do layouts and maintain machines if Trimble, Hilti, Boston Dynamics collaboration succeeds
People and dogs have enjoyed mutually beneficial relationships since the dawn of time. And now there’s a new breed of dog that’s eager to help you on your construction sites. His name is Spot and he’s a Boston Dynamics robot. In this collaboration, Boston Dynamics engineered the carrier vehicle, while Trimble and Hilti provide a […]
December 16, 2019
Construction Equipment
New Power Curbers 5700-D curb-gutter paver makes it easier to go stringless
Power Curbers will roll out the next generation of its most popular curb and gutter concrete slipform paver in January, with an eye toward making it easier for contractors to go to stringless 3D paving. The new Power Curber 5700-D, which replaces the 5700-C, will come ready to be quickly connected to any of the […]
November 25, 2019
Dealers
Carolina Cat named 2019 Big Iron Dealer of the Year
Equipment World has named Carolina Cat, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, as its 2019 Big Iron Dealer of the Year. A profile of Carolina Cat will appear in the November issue of Equipment World, and all 2019 Big Iron Dealer of the Year award finalists will be profiled on here equipmentworld.com. This award recognizes dealers […]
September 30, 2019
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